Consistent Sailing the Key At South American’s
Day 3 – South American Championships in 49er & 49erFX Three races were held in Florianopolis today in 12 knots of breeze that died out as a rain front came through the course at the end of the day. That means 11 of the 13 scheduled races have been completed leaving the final 2 races […]
Uruguay Streaks to The Top
Day 2 started out a bit lighter than Day 1, but then the breeze came in stronger and 4 races were sailed in 10-14 knots. Early, the course was left favored, but it squared back up as the breeze came in. There were long shifts and the pressure was spread unevenly about the course so there […]
Picture Perfect Condition on Day 1 in Florianopolis
The 49er and 49erFX sailors here in Brazil were smiling from ear to ear as they returned to shore after day 1 of the 2013 SEIKO 49er & 49erFX South American Champoionships. The nine 49er and three 49erFX raced as a single fleet for 4 races in 12-14 knots. Moderate waves and warm water meant […]
International Fleet to Race on Olympic Waters 3 Years Out to Rio
Fleets of 49er and 49erFX sailors are descending on Rio for the first major races on Olympic waters ahead of the 2016 games. This low-key events is called the Interglactic Championships in Rio and will feature top teams from all over the world with the South American fleets. Teams will get a chance to familiarize […]